Possible Love Triangle Behind Deadly Shooting in Belize City

Commissioner of Police Chester Williams revealed that the recent fatal shooting in Belize City might be linked to a personal dispute. He explained, “From what we are gathering, it may be over a woman. Apparently, the deceased had an affair with a young lady who was also involved with another gang affiliate. We are looking into this and still seeking persons of interest.”

The shooting occurred on Sunday night near Cemetery Road, close to Constitution Park. Surveillance footage captured the moment when Demitri Usher, a 23-year-old father-to-be and football player, was gunned down as he returned home from a nearby shop. Usher was shot multiple times in his head, chest, and back.

Usher’s stepfather shared that Demitri had just come back from buying a lighter when he was ambushed. He described the chaotic scene, with gunshots heard and Usher calling for help. Despite his mother’s efforts to assist him, Usher was pronounced dead upon arrival at KHMH.

The gunman, who was seen shooting through a fence from a nearby park, fled the scene on a motorcycle with an accomplice. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero confirmed that one suspect is in custody and investigations are ongoing.

The shooting is the second attempt on Usher’s life, with his family attributing the violence to past associations on Banak Street. Usher, who was active with the Ebony Lake Football Club, was looking forward to becoming a father and had recently been preparing for a new job.